From Wriezen to Oderberg on the Alte Oder Nord

The northern Oderbruch captivates visitors with its unique scenic beauty. On the one hand, vast plains, which were created by draining new land over many decades, and on the other hand, the hilly Barnim, which in some places rises up to 100 meters into the air, make up the charm of the region. Gnarled trees along the Alte Oder and extensive reed zones form the original habitat for species-rich life. Bad Freienwalde and Oderberg are two places worth seeing on your way.
 
Start: Wriezen, harbor
Goal: Oderberg
Length/Duration: 26 km // approx. 6h (1-2 days)

Arrival:

• Public transport: From Berlin Hauptbahnhof with the RE3 to Eberswalde, then with the RB60 to Wriezen (approx. 1h)
• Car: From Berlin via the A114, A10, B158 and B168 to Wriezen (approx. 1h)

Check out:

• Public transport: From Oderberg take bus 916 to Eberswalde, then take the RE3 to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (approx. 1,5 hours)
• Car: From Oderberg take bus 873 to Bad Freienwalde, then take the RB60 (Frankfurt / Oder) to Wriezen (approx. 30min) to the car

Tour description:
The tour starts at the original course of the Oder in the Wriezen harbor. The historic lime kilns are its landmarks, visible from afar. With the start of limestone production in 1836, the infrastructure of the Oderbruch began to develop. Another important trading post was fishing, which was favored by the abundance of water around Wriezen.
 
After the first few meters on the New Canal, the tour enters the Old Oder. This makes the route easier in a natural way, thanks to the water flow, which can be felt all the way to the destination in Oderberg. The pristine rows of trees and dense reed banks can therefore be admired without much effort.
 
The bathing area at the bridge of Neugaul or the rest area in Altranft offer you the first opportunity to take a break on land. In Altranft, various historical buildings and the castle can be visited in an open-air museum. A little further north in Neutornow there is also a lovely place to bathe. The well-known historical poet Theodor Fontane often stayed in Schiffmühle, visiting his father's inconspicuous half-timbered house, which can still be visited today.
 
Further north, the slopes of the Barnim near Bad Freienwalde are clearly visible. The swimming stop in Bralitz is the last stop before reaching Oderberg. A visit to the Inland Shipping Museum is also recommended.  

Tip: A “tower diploma” awaits those who climb all four observation towers in the nearby town of Bad Freienwalde.


Nautical information: easy, motorboat-free, original, special flora and fauna


Maps / Literature:

• "DKV Water Guide for Eastern Germany: Canoe Guide for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg, Berlin, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and Saxony (DKV Regional Guide)", German Canoe Association; Edition: 4 (1 April 2011), ISBN-13: 978-3937743288, 19,95 Euro
• "Tour Atlas Water Hiking / TA5 Berlin-Brandenburg with Spreewald: Oder, Havel, Spree + tributaries", 1:75.000 & 1:25.000, Publisher: Jübermann, Edition: 5 (5 July 2013), ISBN-13: 978-3929540666, 25,- Euro